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3.2.1

Mark the pleat location(s) and the amount of fabric to be folded into each pleat.

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3.2.2

Begin to pin your pleats in place.

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3.2.3

Use as many pins as necessary to hold the fabric in place.

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3.2.4

This is a simple knife pleat.

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3.2.5

Pin the pleats further down the fabric to ensure crisp and uniform folds.

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3.2.6

Iron the pleats in place.

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3.2.7

Place the material underneath the presser foot. Lower the foot.

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3.2.8

Begin sewing, carefully ensuring each pleat is sitting as it should.

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3.2.9

As you sew, lift and lower the presser foot at each pleat to ensure it is lying flat.

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3.2.10

Before each pin goes under the needle, remove the pin while the presser foot is down to avoid damaging your needle or machine.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.2.11

Lift the presser foot and remove the material from the machine, cutting the thread.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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3.2.12

Finished pleated sample.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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